Senior Environmental Scientist / Senior Industrial Hygienist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead and execute intricate environmental investigations, inspections, and monitoring programs associated with asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and other environmental hazards.

• Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert for hazardous materials assessments, indoor air quality evaluations, and remediation projects.

• Manage field operations, including air, bulk, and surface sampling programs.

• Supervise and analyze environmental data, prepare technical reports, and offer recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.

• Direct oversight activities for remediation and abatement, including contractor monitoring, final visual inspections, and clearance air sampling.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and CDPH requirements.

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Build and sustain strong client relationships through technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, and strategic consulting support.

• Mentor and assist junior staff through field training, technical review, and professional development initiatives.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support complex projects, business development activities, and practice growth initiatives.

• Enhance technical procedures, quality assurance programs, and best practices.

• Maintain and calibrate field equipment while implementing quality control and quality assurance procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental consulting, hazardous materials management, or a related field, demonstrating increased responsibility.

• Extensive experience in conducting and managing investigations related to asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality.

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, CDPH, and relevant hazardous materials regulations.

• Experience overseeing environmental sampling programs, including air, bulk, and surface sampling, along with interpreting laboratory data.

• Proven experience in managing projects, coordinating field teams, and delivering high-quality client outputs on time and within budget.

• Strong skills in technical writing, report preparation, and QA/QC review.

• Ability to independently lead field investigations and travel to project sites throughout the Los Angeles area and nearby regions.

• Experience acting as a client-facing consultant and providing technical recommendations to stakeholders.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Preferred: Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST).

• Preferred: California Lead Sampling Technician Certification.

• Preferred: NIOSH 582 Microscopy Course (or equivalent).

• Preferred: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

• Preferred: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or progress toward professional certification.

• Preferred: EPA AHERA Inspector and/or Management Planner accreditation.

• Preferred: Experience mentoring junior staff and providing technical oversight.

• Preferred: Experience supporting business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

• Preferred: Experience working on complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or insurance-related projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment that allows employees to work remotely when necessary.

• Flexible Time Off policy.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401k Match.

• Commuter Benefit.